Top 9 Luxury Resorts In North Carolina, USA - Updated 2024

Gabriel
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North Carolina is a lovely place to visit, all year long. You can enjoy the best sunsets and sunrises on its beaches and the nature-rich state is home to waterfalls, mountains, and lots of coastal shores you will certainly love and enjoy. You can plan a day or two to visit some of its culture-rich museums and then have an exhilarating time in one of its known theme parks. With so many sites to see, the best way to plan a vacation in this state is to book accommodation that will feed your every whim. Read through our collection of the best luxury resorts in North Carolina, USA, listed below and choose one that suits your needs.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on November 21, 2024.

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1. The Omni Grove Park Inn – Asheville

There are quite a few features in this hotel that makes it among the most luxurious in the state. First of all, it offers a grand view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then, there is the sprawling 18-hole golf course, where you can play a few rounds with your buddies. Opened in 1913, the resort offers lavish accommodation designed in a modern contemporary manner, with all the necessary accouterments to make your stay an opulent experience.

You won’t go hungry, as the resort offers four top-quality restaurants, serving French, Southern comfort cuisine, steak and seafood, and farm-to-table classics. A special treatment at the spa is the perfect way to end your day.

Further Read: Top 15 cabins for you vacation in North Carolina with your Pets

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2. Old Edwards Inn & Spa

Luxury accommodation in this resort is divided into four types. There is a historic hotel, the cozy cottages, comfortable homes, and contemporary lodges. These accommodations are thoughtfully designed with antiques and all the necessary room amenities you will need. Imagine yourself being greeted with warm smiles and a glass of champagne. Then, you can soak your worries away in the resort’s mineral pools. If you are in for a challenging game of golf, the resort’s greens are ready for you. With no less than seven restaurants to choose from, the dining scene at Old Edward’s Inn & Spa is as exciting as it can be.

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Old Edwards Inn & Spa

Address: Highlands, Highlands (NC), United States
211.27 km (131.3 mi) from Breakout Games - Charlotte

3. Grandover Resort Golf and Spa (from USD 340)

The Grandover opened its doors in 1952 to much aplomb. Today, the resort is just as celebrated as it was back then, especially with its two luxurious golf greens and an imposing, but beautiful edifice, dotted with opulent accommodation.

Di Valletta restaurant offers all-day dining with fish and steaks as its specialties. And, if you want the best coffee to go with light meals, Café Espresso is the place to go to. Sports aficionados can play their fair share of tennis, racquetball, and volleyball to keep themselves healthy. Rooms are all fitted with flat-screen televisions, en-suite bathrooms, and personal refrigerators.

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Grandover Resort & Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 1000 Club Road
135.44 km (84.2 mi) from Breakout Games - Charlotte

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

4. Sanderling Resort (from USD 324)

Sanderling Resort offers a waterfront view of no less than the great Atlantic Ocean. Blue skies and so much greenery follow in the background. The resort is known for its duo of outdoor pools. The first is the resort’s zero-entry pool, which is safe for both adults and children to jump into. An adults-only tranquility pool provides a lap area that extends to 75 feet (23 meters). It has a children’s’ pool and a hot tub nearby. During cold months, an indoor pool keeps guests comfortable and relaxed. Room amenities include iPod consoles, personal refrigerators, and balconies to help guests admire the majestic views.

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Sanderling Resort Outer Banks

Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1461 Duck Road, Duck, Duck (NC), United States, NC 27949
478.36 km (297.3 mi) from Breakout Games - Charlotte

5. The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte (from USD 379)

Right off the bat, it is hard to deny the luxury of this upscale resort located in Charlotte. For one, it has the Golf Club at Ballantyne, a PGA golf course that is ranked among the very best in the state. Other relaxation amenities include one indoor and one outdoor swimming pool. For those who want to experience the ultimate pampering in the hands of experts, the Spa at Ballantyne offers a plethora of treatments to soothe your body. The accommodation here is an indulgence of its own. Contemporary design dictates every room, each fitted with the most comfortable beds and trendy features.

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The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
3.83 km (2.4 mi) from Breakout Games - Charlotte

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

6. Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock (Lodge) (from USD 405)

The grandeur of Chetola Resort can’t be beaten! Its lodge-type facility continues to attract those who love to be pampered and who are into outdoor activities, as well. Water facilities are a common sight here because of the gorgeous lake that stands in front of it. And, when it comes to accommodation, Chetola has everything you need to make you feel pampered and spoilt. They offer the ultimate in luxury when it comes to spa treatments. Facials, massages, scrubs, you name it, they have it and they do it really well. The pampering extends to an indoor pool and a fitness center, where you can break a sweat.

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Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock (Lodge)

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 185 Chetola Lake Drive
137.9 km (85.7 mi) from Breakout Games - Charlotte

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

7. Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville (from USD 190)

Set on a rambling 125-acre (50-hectare) chunk of premium land in Asheville, the Crowne Plaza Resort provides the ultimate luxury in resort living. It has a saltwater indoor and a heated outdoor pool to help guests invigorate their bodies with a swim. The nine-hole golf course can challenge even the best golfers with its glorious greens and rough terrain. The Racquet Club, 20 tennis courts, and a fully-equipped fitness center provide the definitive health amenities for every guest.

Uninterrupted Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property, while rooms are fitted with flat-screen televisions and coffee and tea making facilities. Spa treatments are provided by expert hands that mollify every inch of the body.

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Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 1 Resort Drive
164.74 km (102.4 mi) from Breakout Games - Charlotte

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

8. Pinehurst Resort

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Posted by Pinehurst Resort on Thursday, 4 April 2019

Pinehurst Resort is home to one of America’s oldest and grandest hotels, the Carolina Hotel. This heritage hotel stands front and center when it comes to opulence and lavishness. Stepping inside the building is like taking a trip back a century ago, where preserved walls, floors, and ceilings provide elegance on a high level.

Sharing prominence with the Carolina Hotel is the resorts’ golf facilities. It has no less than nine golf courses, each designed with the help of famous golfers. The courses provide a different challenge that even the best golfers find daunting. So, if you want to play the best golf in your life while staying in a grand old hotel, head to Pinehurst Resort and have an amazing holiday.

Pinehurst Resort

Address: 80 Carolina Vista Dr, Pinehurst, NC 28374, USA

Star Rating: 5

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9. Westglow Resort and Spa

Posted by Westglow Resort & Spa on Thursday, 12 January 2012

Westglow Resort and Spa stands right in the middle of the famed Blue Ridge Mountains and Grandfather Mountain. The property covers a staggering 42 acres (17 hectares), that include lush greenery and several walking paths to keep you healthy. Nothing speaks of luxury more than the resort’s spa. It has a salon, treatment areas, and saunas that can completely pamper you during your stay.

When it comes to relaxation, the resort does not lack in its offerings. A cool dip in the swimming pool or in one of the hot tubs should keep you refreshed and invigorated. Then, head down to its fine-dining establishment, Rowland’s, for the best tasting American classics with a bottle of wine.

Westglow Resort and Spa

Address: 224 Westglow Cir, Blowing Rock, NC 28605, USA

Price: from 508 USD

Star Rating: 5

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Let luxury lure you to North Carolina

With North Carolina’s host of activities for you to enjoy, a pleasant yet opulent resort is the best place to stay. These resorts have what it takes to make your vacation a memorable one. Lavish yourself with top amenities then head to the most comfortable accommodation you can ever experience.

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